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Students put their smartphones in a box.

School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance

Margaret Murray, University of Michigan

AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first

Francesco Fedele, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age

John V. Winters, Iowa State University

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Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home

Robin Pickering, Gonzaga University

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Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity

Marc Zimmer, Connecticut College

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Education funding cuts

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How slashing university research grants impacts Colorado’s economy and national innovation – a CU Boulder administrator explains

Massimo Ruzzene, University of Colorado Boulder

Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market

John Weigand, Miami University

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Turbulent research landscape imperils US brain gain − and ultimately American prosperity

Marc Zimmer, Connecticut College

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Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

Katherine Gregory, Mississippi State University

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US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are

Todd L. Ely, University of Colorado Denver

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Read more about efforts to cut education funding

AI and Education

AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first

Francesco Fedele, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management

Betsy Pudliner, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

Christine Wusylko, University of Florida and Pavlo Antonenko, University of Florida

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How AI can help in the creative design process

Tilanka Chandrasekera, Oklahoma State University

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More articles on artificial intelligence in education

Higher education

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Higher ed’s relationship with marriage? It’s complicated – and depends on age

John V. Winters, Iowa State University

Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market

John Weigand, Miami University

A woman sits on steps while holding a laptop and wearing a backpack.
Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

Katherine Gregory, Mississippi State University

Shelves with manila folders on them.
Why French students are choosing Canada, not the United States, for their North American adventure

Jeremie Molho, Toronto Metropolitan University; Amin Moghadam, Toronto Metropolitan University, and Emma Bouillard, Toronto Metropolitan University

Why French students are choosing Canada, not the United States, for their North American adventure
Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations

Meredith Oyen, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 education

The words "Sex Education" written in pink chalk on a blackboard.

Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home

Robin Pickering, Gonzaga University

In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators

Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton

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How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families

Kendall Deas, University of South Carolina

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Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools

Elizabeth Bettini, Boston University; LaRon A. Scott, University of Virginia, and Tuan D. Nguyen, University of Missouri-Columbia

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1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth

Olga Ensz, University of Florida

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Sports & athletics

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NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports

Joshua Lens, University of Iowa

High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development

Mark Rerick, University of North Dakota

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Student-athletes find more power in the changing legal landscape of college sports

Joshua Lens, University of Iowa

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Students with disabilities often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports

Megan MacDonald, Oregon State University

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How Black male college athletes deal with anti-Black stereotypes on campus

Jonathan Howe, Temple University

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Read more about sports in education

Families & parenting

Parents who oppose sex education in schools often don’t discuss it at home

Robin Pickering, Gonzaga University

The words "Sex Education" written in pink chalk on a blackboard.
1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth

Olga Ensz, University of Florida

Little girl holds her hand on her face in a dentist chair.
4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home

Amber M. Simpson, Binghamton University, State University of New York

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Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks

Adriana Espinosa, City College of New York and Lesia M. Ruglass, City College of New York

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Uncommon Courses

AI and art collide in this engineering course that puts human creativity first

Francesco Fedele, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Schools are harnessing artificial intelligence to revolutionize courses in hospitality management

Betsy Pudliner, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Engineering students explore how to ethically design and locate nuclear facilities in this college course

Aditi Verma, University of Michigan and Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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Understanding paranormal beliefs and conspiracy theories isn’t just about misinformation – this course unpacks the history

Jeb Card, Miami University

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Some of the most interesting and innovative courses on campus

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